Burke & James 8X10 camera with 12" F6.8 lens + holders and extension
The B&J 8X10 is a classic 8X10 setup. Lots of movement, easy to fold and carry camera, with everything you need in the studio or in the field! This camera is paired with a very nice Ilex 305mm lens and 2 modern film holders.
Includes:
- Burke and James wooden 8X10 folding camera
- Turner Reich Triple convertible lens - 12" F6.8 (can be used as 12", 18" and 21")
- Two used film holders
Features:
- Fully articulated movement all around
- Front/Rear: Swing, Tilt, Shift, Rise/fall
- Back can easily be set up for vertical or horizontal position
- Gridded ground glass
Condition:
- Camera body shows moderate signs of use, with some paint chipping, scrapes, bumps dings, brassing and other normal signs of use from a used camera
- Original red bellows is good working condition, tested light tight, it has many years of service left in it
- All knobs and levers present, lock tightly as they should
- Original B&J ground glass is generally clean, works nicely
- Handle and spring back are in good working condition
- Film holders are USED, light tight and fully functional
Lens:
- The Turner Reich triple convertible, is a classic normal angle of view lens on 8X10
- It covers 8X10 + much more and offers a excellent sharpness and contrast with a soft/smooth out of focus blur
- Triple convertible - use as 12" (305mm) with both cells, 18" (450mm) with rear cell only or 21" (520mm) with front cell only
- Shutter fires nicely on all speeds
- This is a USED lens - as with all used photographic equipment, it may have minor internal dust, or other minor and non image affecting signs of use.
Ask us about combining this purchase with any of our Large Format lenses or film holders.
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